New sign-making factory to come up in Qatar’s Industrial Area
The factory will be a joint venture between Qatar-based media group and VIS Mobility, an Italian company that specializes in road and rail sign manufacturing.
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It’s ‘only a matter of time’ before Qatar implements a car seat law
The move follows years of awareness campaigns about the importance of buckling children up, said Khalid Saifeldeen, director of Hamad International Training Center (HITC).
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Swedish firms to help Qatar improve road safety
As part of the deal, two experts will work with Qatar's National Traffic Safety Committee to help raise road safety standards, the head of the Swedish National Road Consultancy (SweRoad) said.
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Qatar’s roads are now being rated according to their safety record
Roads at high risk of accidents – such as Diplomatic St. – have been identified using a star ratings system. This also shows how safety could be improved via a design overhaul.
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Qatar parents, traffic officials brace for back-to-school rush
To keep things running smoothly, traffic police are stepping up patrols around town, especially near new intersections.
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Road fatalities continue to fall in Qatar
Overall, traffic accident fatalities for the first seven months of 2016 stood at 105 cases, a drop of about a third from the 151 cases recorded in the same period in 2015.
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Dubai crackdown on kids in front seat raises Qatar safety issues
The move is sure to strike a chord with residents of Qatar, as it is also illegal for children under 10 years old to be in the front seat of vehicles.
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Ashghal advances on plans to boost safety outside of Qatar schools
The measures are part of the School Zone Safety Program, which aims to make it safer for children and their parents to get to and from school.
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MOI: Fewer people dying in accidents on Qatar’s roads
The improvement comes as authorities make a bigger push to boost safety on the roads, amid widespread concern about irresponsible driving.
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